constriction
Translation
constriction, tightening, narrowing
Examples
He felt a constriction in his chest.
He felt a constriction in his chest.
The constriction of the artery is dangerous.
The constriction of the artery is dangerous.
Grammar Patterns
a constriction of ((sth.)) a narrowing of (sth.) The drug causes constriction of blood vessels.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tightening, narrowing, compression; Antonyms: expansion, widening
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'stringere' (to draw tight). The action of drawing tight.
Memory Tips
Imagine a boa constrictor snake squeezing something tightly.